The countdown is on to the 2026 NRLW season, and North Queensland Toyota Cowboys members and fans can get a taste of the action this Saturday as coach Ricky Henry’s side face the Titans in the team’s final hit out ahead of the upcoming season.
The annual Hoepper & Breayley-Nati Shield returns to North Queensland, with this year’s edition hosted at Jack Manski Oval in Townsville.
Named after legendary North Queensland women’s rugby league pioneers Jenni-Sue Hoepper and Brittany Breayley-Nati, the annual pre-season clash between the Cowboys and Titans kicks off at 12.30pm, headlining an action-packed day of local women’s rugby league.
Entry is FREE, giving Cowboys members and supporters the opportunity to get a first look at the team as they ramp up preparations for the club’s fourth NRLW season.
Following a breakthrough 2025 season culminating in a maiden charge to the NRLW finals, there’s never been a better time to show your support – find out all the details for Saturday’s trial below:
HOEPPER & BREAYLEY-NATI SHIELD
- Saturday 20 June
- Jack Manski Oval,
14 Golf Links Dr, Kirwan - 10am / RLTD Womens matches
- 12.30pm / NRLW Cowboys v Titans
- FREE ENTRY, no tickets required
- NRLW livestream available at cowboys.com.au
The event will also be a great opportunity for fans to stock up on the latest Cowboys gear, with the Cowboys merchandise van also making an appearance at Saturday’s matchday.
